Door County Cherry And Brandy Pastries

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   In a food processor or bowl, mix together flour, sugar, and salt. Add in butter and pulse (or use pastry cutter) until small pea-sized clumps form.

2. 2

   Add water, and pulse (or use hands) until dough forms. Remove from bowl and knead with hands for a minute, making sure all dough sticks together.

3. 3

   Cover in plastic and refrigerate for at least one hour, up to overnight.

4. 4

   In a small pot, heat cherries, cherry juice, and sugar until just starting to boil. Stir in corn starch and let thicken, about 4-5 minutes.

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   Remove from heat, add in brandy and stir. Let cool completely.

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   Preheat oven to 375.

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   Roll out dough to about 1/4 inch thick. Cut into 4 squares, about 4 inches each side.

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   Scoop cherry filling in the middle, dividing evenly among 4 squares.

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   For each pastry, pinch corners into center from all four sides, and use your fingers to pinch together and seal in the filling.

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    Brush pastries with egg wash and bake for 20-25 minutes, until crust is golden brown and cherries are oozing out those sides just a tiny bit.

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    Let cool before serving.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.